TAXES: Home prices are declining but your property tax bill will increase (Oregonlive). Unless you live in Bend, where the median home price has dropped from $397,000 in 2007 to $190,000 last month. It's Only Money's offered tips last year on appealing property tax bills.

SHOPPING: Here's how grocers have responded to
our more frugal shopping habits (Oregonlive). Lisa Sedlar, New Seasons'
chief executive, said that after cutting
prices on 300 items in 2008, sales of those discounted items doubled
nearly overnight.

BENEFITS: Omamas offers tips for parents on how to choose a health plan for kids. Two tips: Don't overinsure and use your Flexible Spending Account.